To weave a "Shambhala" bracelet, not many tools are needed:
• scissors;
• waxed cord - choose the color and thickness you need, but bracelets with thin cords look neater;
• a press or a board for weaving bracelets - you must fix the cord. By the way, a board for weaving bracelets can be made independently!
• glue "Moment 505" or similar - this glue is liquid and dries very quickly, penetrating deep into the cord;
• beads - can be plastic, metal, from natural stones. The diameter and color of the main beads is any that you like. But on the free ends of the bracelet, it is worth picking up beads of a smaller diameter than the main 2-3 times.
To weave the base of the bracelet, it is necessary to prepare three cords about 55 cm long each. We tie three cords together on a knot, leaving a tail about 7 cm long (these will be the free ends of the bracelet).
We fix the tail with some heavy object or use a board for weaving bracelets.
In the process of weaving the bracelet, especially at the beginning, watch for the cord, which is located in the center, so as not to confuse it with the rest. The whole weaving process consists of two simple stages of weaving knots, which are constantly repeated, alternating between each other.
Stage 1: first, draw cord 1 over cord 2, then cord 3 draw over cord 1, then under cord 2 and cord 1, leading out the free end.
Stage 2: first, cord 1 is held under cord 2, then cord 3 is held under cord 1, then above cord 2 and cord 1 at the same time in the center, and we output the free end under cord 1.
That is, two stages are a full knot. We weave in this way another 3-4 knots (at our discretion) and thread the cord 2 into the first bead. Then we repeat step 1 and step 2.
Similarly, we string the remaining beads and tie them to knots in stages 1 and 2.
In this MK, there are 9 beads on the bracelet, you can have more or less. The quantity depends on the diameter of the beads and the number of nodules.
The last knot is tightened well and fixed with a drop of glue. We give a little to dry and closely trim the remaining ends of the cords 1 and 3.
In this MK, there are 9 beads on the bracelet, you can have more or less. It depends on the diameter of the beads and the number of nodules. We leave the free ends on both sides, untying the knot that was braided at the very beginning.
Now you need to weave the castle. We take the cord about 30 cm long and put it as in the photo: one end under the cords from the bracelet, and the other over them.
We tie the two ends with an ordinary knot down so that the cords from the bracelet can be freely moved in different directions.
Starting from stage 1, weave as many knots as necessary for the lock (at your discretion). We fix with glue, cutting off the free ends that are no longer needed.
We leave the length of the ends we need, thread small beads and tie tight knots at the end, cutting off the remains and fixing with glue so that they do not bloom during use.
Our wonderful Shambhala bracelet is ready!
